Auditorium, Henry Ford Museum, 1928

THF294370 / Auditorium, Henry Ford Museum, 1928
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Artifact Overview

One of a series of views of the Museum as built, this black and white drawing shows the auditorium, now known as the Anderson Theater. Built for use by the Greenfield Village Schools for plays and events, it has also served for presentations to general audiences. Today it is used by the Museum for major public events and by the Henry Ford Academy, a charter high school.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pencil drawing

Date Made

1928

Subject Date

1928

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.176.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Pencil (Marking material)

Technique

Drawing (Image-making)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 17.25 in
Width: 19.5 in

Inscriptions

front, bottom: Auditorium. Ford Museum. Robert O. Derrick Inc. Architects.
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